Legendary Canadian concert promoter Nick Panaseiko a.k.a. Promo Man has passed away. Thanks to Bob Klanac, I was lucky enough to chat with him on Toronto Mike'd for over an hour. We chatted about him working with Freddie Mercury, Johnny Cash, Keith Richards, KISS, RUSH, Bill Cosby, Liberace,
In this 1737th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Gare Joyce about his recent conversation with Ron MacLean about Don Cherry selling his Wolfe Island cottage, Don's June 2019 health scare and exit strategy from Coach's Corner, Joe Warmington's comments and the ongoing saga of Ron vs. Don. This
I knew Michael Blake best from his role on Degrassi as Paul, who dated Lucy. He went on to become one of Canada’s most respected Shakespearean actors.
From CBC: An Ontario court has deemed the province's plan to remove three major Toronto bike lanes unconstitutional. The judge ruled Wednesday that Cycle Toronto and others "have established that removal of the target bike lanes will put people at increased risk of harm and death, which engages the right
In this 1736th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Eric Koreen about his years covering the Raptors and NBA for The National Post and The Athletic. This episode is exactly 1:22:33. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on
At least once a week, I try to get in a kayak. Lately, I've been spending more time paddling the Humber River. That's what I did today. My kayak is like a giant pice of origami, so I literally fold it up and wear it on my back while I
Photo courtesy of Kaboompics.com on Pexels Life can get stressful, and sometimes a quick weekend getaway is all you need to recharge. The best part is that you don’t need months of planning to enjoy a refreshing getaway. With weekend payday loans, you can instantly cover costs and
Ryno played 16 seasons in MLB as a second baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago Cubs, making 10 consecutive All-Star appearances and winning nine consecutive Gold Gloves from 1983 to 1991.
Walk into any Toronto sports bar and you’ll overhear debates fueled by numbers, not just team loyalties. From Blue Jays fans dissecting WAR and OPS to Leafs supporters crunching Corsi ratings, stats have become the city’s common language for understanding the game. This fascination isn’t just a
In this 1735th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Larry Klopot, who recently lost his only child. Throughout the grieving process, Larry journaled his feelings and has recorded his writings to help others coping with the death of a child. This episode is exactly 1:06:27. Subscribe to
I'm sorry to learn Donna Lypchuk has passed away. She was a writing legend of the Queen West art scene whose work I read in Eye Weekly. She was also a photographer, playwright, critic, pundit, curator, poet, columnist, swimmer, pet lover and author of books on tarot, astrology, numerology, channeling,
You take a seat at your desk with coffee at hand and hunker down to the work day. However, one hour starts to turn into three, and before you even realize your back has been in a tangled up position. In my case, I did not sustain an acute injury,
Stu Stone, who played Ronald Fisher, best friend of Jake Gyllenhaal's Donnie Darko in the film Donnie Darko, shared the story of how his character came to dress as Hulk Hogan for Halloween in the 2001 film. To hear the entire conversation with Stu Stone about the complicated life and
A listener of Toronto Mike'd named Graham Johnston heard I was heading to The Pinery and offered to give us a tour of his family's dairy farm. New Dundee was an ideal spot for a stop and I happily accepted his generous offer. Heritage Hill Farms is a family-owned dairy
In this 1734th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Dark Side of the Ring producer Stu Stone about the complicated history of Hulk Hogan: the good, the bad, and the ugly. This episode is exactly 2:03:56. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways:
Welcome to this week's Open Mike. I'm Mike and I'll be your master of ceremonies for the day. Feel free to use this space to vent, rant, share a story and/or ask a question of the FOTM hivemind.
My wife and two youngest kids just returned from a camping trip at Pinery Provincial Park. I absolutely love that place. With no wi-fi and data that sort of trickles in here and there, it's really the only time all year I totally unplug and decompress. This trip included amazing
Hulk Hogan, born Terry Bollea, seemed larger than life to this 80s kid following WWF wrestling. In 1984, he defeated the Iron Sheik to win the WWF heavyweight championship and the rest is history. He had a memorable role in Rocky III, I watched his cartoon show Rock and Wrestling,
Chuck Mangione was the flugelhorn player, trumpeter and composer whose composition “Feels So Good” became an unlikely pop hit in 1978. I'll confess I know him for his recurring appearances on King of the Hill. Here's a compilation.
Taken at Pinery Provincial Park near Grand Bend, Ontario.
Ozzy Osbourne, a.k.a. The Prince of Darkness, was a founding member and the lead singer of Black Sabbath who went on to have a successful solo career upon being fired from the band. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ozzy Osbourne (@ozzyosbourne) Shout out to
Malcolm-Jamal Warner was the actor best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show.
British Columbia has beautiful landscapes and varied weather. However, homeowners know they have to take care of their plumbing. The heavy rain on the coast and cold winters in the interior can really test plumbing systems. That’s why it’s important to find trustworthy plumbing professionals. If you have
Logos are a big part of sports in Canada. They show team pride and bring fans together. Some logos stay the same for years. Others change with time. But each of them carries memories that are special to fans across the country. While studying the history of the iconic designs,
In this 1733rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, a Mikeumentary, Mike seeks the Canadiana #realtalk regarding that Gil Moore gong on Change of Heart's Smile. This episode is exactly 14:07. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe
